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Riley Tedtsen

Conowingo,MD

Summary

Determined and well-rounded individual with more than 4 years working as a Scientist within the biotech and pharmaceutical industry. Pursuing a lab based position where can contribute to advancing the goals of the team and learn new skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

STAFF SCIENTIST I

QPS LLC
02.2021 - Current
  • Experienced principal investigator sample analysis and validation of ELISA and ECL assays, both Anti-drug antibody, Pharmacokinetic assays.
  • Utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and analytical tools to generate high-quality data in various research projects.
  • Designs custom assays tailored to client specific and FDA standards, optimizing transfer methods to be precise and accurate over a dynamic range of quantification.
  • Performs complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
  • Simultaneously managed several complex projects, meeting all client requested timelines.
  • Manages laboratory inventory efficiently, effectively organizing supplies and minimizing waste of resources.
  • Mentors junior staff members, enhancing their skills and contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Trained new employees on areas of technical expertise and compliance relevant to lab setting. As well as supervised biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.
  • Maintained detailed records of laboratory procedures, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility of results across multiple experiments in accordance with GLP and GDP guidelines.
  • Experience developing/optimizing ELISA and ECL, in both Anti-drug antibody, Pharmacokinetic/toxicology assays and Neutralizing Antibody (NAB) assays
  • Experience in cell culture techniques and cell maintenance
  • Experience in electronic LIMS, and excel for data processing.

Laboratory Technician

GeneDx
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Worked as lab tech running Covid-19 PCR tests in Biosafety 2 lab with BSL 3 level practices due to working with COVID-19
  • Trained on proper SOP to manually run sample transfer from sample tubes to 96 well KingFisher sample plates with integra pipettes
  • Trained to operate and run MANTIS liquid handler for reagent dispensing along with Viafil reagent dispenser for bulk reagent plate production
  • Experience running multiple king fisher machines for RNA extraction.

Research Fellow

St. Marys College of Maryland
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Worked on an independently designed research project from concept formation to data collection
  • Spent the second semester of this project working in a behavioral neuroscience lab every day
  • Conducted lab work such as animal care and running experimental behavior in order to maintain timelines.
  • The completion of the project was marked with a poster presentation followed by a question and answer session.
  • Ensured the highest standards of scientific integrity were upheld throughout all stages of the research process.
  • Maintained accurate records of experimental procedures, observations, and findings for transparent reporting of results in publications.
  • Facilitated strong communication among myself and my mentor through regular meetings, progress reports, and open channels of dialogue.
  • Managed research projects within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality output and timely completion.
  • Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to identify knowledge gaps and inform research topic.
  • Implemented rigorous quality control measures to ensure integrity and reliability of research data.

Education

B.S - Biology

St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Saint Marys City, MD
05.2020

Skills

  • LIMS
  • Regulatory Compliance Awareness
  • Data analysis proficiency
  • Project management abilities
  • Technical writing
  • Assay development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • SoftMax GxP
  • All Microsoft
  • Team Leadership Qualities

Instruments

  • Manual Pipettes
  • Integra pipettes
  • MSD Microplate readers
  • BioTek Colormetric plate readers

Timeline

STAFF SCIENTIST I

QPS LLC
02.2021 - Current

Laboratory Technician

GeneDx
09.2020 - 02.2021

Research Fellow

St. Marys College of Maryland
08.2019 - 05.2020

B.S - Biology

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

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